Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?

Entrepreneurs are often accused of living in their own weird world. They have unique approaches to life and usually dictate their terms. They are passionate about solving problems, creating solutions and managing their own businesses.

Here are 25 traits often associated with entrepreneurs. Check out if you connect with any of them:

1. They dream big and focus on achieving goals
2. They like zoning in – often in isolation
3. They are curious, love creating value and enhancing things
4. They work hard and play hard – value reading, researching and experimenting
5. They can survive in tough environments and can work from anywhere
6. They are brave to make tough decisions and are not afraid of being hated
7. They are innovative
8. They are confident
9. They think quick and can easily spot opportunities
10. They value efficiency & effectiveness
11. They hate lack of ambition and mediocrity
12. They embrace change and love trying new things
13. They love challenging the status quo
14. They are constantly thinking about the next opportunity
15. They are not afraid of failure and are persistent
16. They are not keen on working under authority but love to be their own boss
17. They have a passion for planning
18. They are different – weird, quirky, hustlers, hackers ….
19. They enjoy deep, thoughtful discussions and hang out with smart folks
20. They love Wi-Fi and technology
21. They value time and are always on the lookout for technology to improve efficiency
22. They are intrigued by people or societal issues and value advice/feedback
23. They love inspiration and motivational content on social media
24. They love taking risks and turning obstacles into solutions
25. They have faith and a positive-minded

If more than half of these relate to you, you might have what it takes to be an entrepreneur.  If you are destined to be one, you will rarely enjoy a 9 – 5 job, and you usually don’t mind the ups and down that come with entrepreneurship. If this sounds like you, then you might want to consider starting your own business.

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